Text messages may also originate from Jamaican area code 876 which is easily confused by consumers with a toll free number.

BEST PRACTICES

Never call or text a potentially fraudulent number. Law enforcement and local communication companies may be in the middle of an investigation that will be compromised if the fraudsters become suspicious.

Be aware that a series of numbers are often involved in telephony scams. This scam may not be entirely limited to the number(s) referenced above.

DO NOT RESPOND to these fraudulent messages. These are scams attempting to steal your personal information. Matadors Community Credit Union will NEVER contact you via email, text, or phone asking for confidential or sensitive information. Remember never give out your sensitive information to people who contact you.

Contact us immediately at 818.993.6328 if you responded to a fraudulent message and have given out any information.